OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Golden State Warriors say leading scorer Monta Ellis and center Andris Biedrins are not joining the team on an East Coast trip because of injuries.

Ellis is scheduled to have an MRI exam on his sore back Monday. He did not accompany the team to Miami, where the Warriors begin a five-game trip Tuesday. Ellis already missed a game last Saturday. His status for the rest of the trip will be determined later Monday or Tuesday.

The team says Biedrins, who has a sports hernia, will miss the entire trip. He is scheduled to be examined in Philadelphia next Monday by a specialist. He left Saturday's game against Detroit with the injury and did not return.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Golden State Warriors say leading scorer Monta Ellis and center Andris Biedrins are not joining the team on an East Coast trip because of injuries.

Ellis is scheduled to have an MRI exam on his sore back Monday. He did not accompany the team to Miami, where the Warriors begin a five-game trip Tuesday. Ellis already missed a game last Saturday. His status for the rest of the trip will be determined later Monday or Tuesday.

The team says Biedrins, who has a sports hernia, will miss the entire trip. He is scheduled to be examined in Philadelphia next Monday by a specialist. He left Saturday's game against Detroit with the injury and did not return.

The Warriors have the third-worst record in the NBA at 17-41.

man, this is really crazy how many games we have missed to injury. We going to dress like 6 guys or something?

With or without the former futures of the Warriors (Monta / Andris), this roadtrip was / is going to be a nightmare.

The over/under should be one win (and regardless of against who, it will have been an upset)

I don't think Steph has much to lose, at least imo - I won't get down on him if he struggles on this trip, considering his supporting cast & that all the teams will be focused on shutting him down. If he excels & leads us to a few victories, it will be a bonus.

Is it just me or is anyone else NOT worried that Monta or Andris isn't travelling with the team for a few games........granted I like Monta and Andris but I can't wait to see what Curry does with Turiaf and Co. around him.......I predict a couple wins here.